WHAT WE BELIEVE
THE DOCTRINE OF MAN
We believe that man was created by God. We believe that this creation was made in the image of God. We believe that man possesses a material and immaterial nature. We believe that the fall of man caused the image of God in us to be corrupted but not destroyed. This fall had consequences that are still faced today. We believe that man’s main purpose in life is to find redemption in the Lord Jesus Christ.
THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH
We believe that the church is an assembly of believers. We believe that the church was created by God with a purpose. We believe that the church began at Pentecost and I also believe that Scriptures states that it will continue until the Rapture. We believe that the Church has two offices and two ordinances. We believe that there must be a separation between church and state.
THE DOCTRINE OF SIN
We believe that sin is when God’s holy nature is missed. We believe that all of mankind is guilty of Adam’s sin, and this sin has been inherited and imputed in mankind from the moment of conception. We believe that mankind is condemned by their personal sin; therefore all of mankind is to face the consequences of sin. We believe that in God’s mercy man is given a remedy for his sin, and a prescription to prevent sins. We also believe that God’s mercy is extended in a different way to the innocent.
THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION
We believe that as a consequence of sin in the human race, mankind stands guilty and therefore condemned before God. We believe that because of this man is now in the necessity of salvation. We believe that God in his great grace and mercy offered man a plan of salvation through his Son Jesus Christ. We believe that this offer of salvation is free and only needs a response of faith from man to find complete redemption. We believe that after man has been justified, God starts in man the process of sanctification. We believe that this is a personal decision in every man, and it is an offer given to all of mankind. We believe that those who believe are adopted into the family of God and the believer is given eternal security.
THE DOCTRINE OF THE END TIMES
We believe in a literal interpretation of Bible prophecy. The next event on the prophetic timeline is the rapture of the church by Jesus Christ. Sometime thereafter is the Judgment Seat of Christ where believers’ works while on earth are judged. When a treaty with Israel and the Antichrist is signed, thus commences the seven year tribulation of judgment upon the earth. At the end of the seven years, Christ will literally return for the second time to the earth and set up His Millennial Kingdom. Satan is bound during these years; however, some still rebel against the Lord. At the end of the 1,000 years, Satan is loosed and he leads a final uprising against God. Christ quickly defeats them all, casting Satan and his cohorts into the literal Lake of Fire. At the Great White Throne, God judges the dead and casts all unbelievers into the Lake of Fire for eternity. A literal new heaven and earth are created where those who exercised saving faith in Christ will live forever with the Lord.
THE DOCTRINE OF THE BIBLE
We believe that God has recorded His revelation accurately by inspiration, giving assurance of the inerrancy and infallibility of Scriptures. This Book is canonicaland carefully preserved for man. The Bible is the foundation and final authority to all faith, practice and daily living.
THE DOCTRINE OF GOD
We believe in one existent (Psalm 14:1), eternal, triune (Luke 1:35; John 14:16), indivisible God, manifested in the form of three persons: Father(I Cor. 1:3; John 6:27), Son (John 1:1; Hebrews1:8) and the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3-4). These three persons have different positions (I Cor. 12:4-6), but they are equal in essence, nature, being, and attributes. These attributes are divided in His natural and moral attributes.
THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the second person of the Trinity. He is the eternal God, who became man through his incarnation, born of a virgin birth; this allowed him to be fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life to become our Savior and High Priest. He fulfilled his mission dying on the cross, and becoming the propitiation and redemption for sins. He resurrected from the grave and ascended to Heaven and now lives and reigns in Heaven at the right hand of the Father. He is coming back soon to take His bride, to judge and reign on Earth after seven years of tribulation.
THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the eternal third person of the Godhead. He is equal in nature and essence to the Father and the Son. He was sent by Christ to be the Comforter; He is also the agent that convicts mankind of its sin. He indwells, baptizes, fills and seals believers until the day of redemption. He is the one that illuminates the believer to comprehend the Word of God and provides gifts for service to each believer at the moment of conversion.
THE DOCTRINE OF THE ANGELS
We believe that angels are created beings. These creatures are servants, messengers that have different names (Luke 1:19; Jude 9), titles, ranks and ministries (Isaiah 6:6; Gen 3:24). Angels are divided into two categories: elect and fallen; some of these fallen angels are free and others are imprisoned. Angels are spirits, but they can become visible in human form. They are wise (II Samuel 14:20), powerful (II Kings 19:35; Psalm 103:20), and numerous (Psalm 68:17; Matt. 26:53; Heb. 12:22; Rev 5:11). Their relationship to believers is that of ministering spirits and they are worshipers of God.
Our goal is to be a helping hand and support to national pastors, local churches and institutions by providing education, theological studies and medical help. We use these tools not only to provide a valuable service to our communities but also to reach the lost with the Gospel.